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Women as revolutionary agents of change : the Hite reports and beyond

Recently published to much acclaim in England, these reflective essays by Shere Hite reveal and explore the methodological and philosophical import of the famous Hite Reports on male and female sexuality and love and include extensive excerpts from the reports themselves.

To read this outstanding distillation of Hite's writings is to see the continuing impact of her prodigious work over two decades, to hear her views on the issues facing women as agents of social change, and to be taken to the cutting edge of current debates on sexual politics.

Beginnings: 1972-1976 --
1976: The Hite report on female sexuality --
1981: The Hite report on men and male sexuality: the ideological construction of "male sexuality" and "male psychology" --
1987: Women and love: a cultural revolution in progress: the Hite report on love, passion, and emotional violence.

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Shere Hite.

Abstract:

Recently published to much acclaim in England, these reflective essays by Shere Hite reveal and explore the methodological and philosophical import of the famous Hite Reports on male and female sexuality and love and include extensive excerpts from the reports themselves.

To read this outstanding distillation of Hite's writings is to see the continuing impact of her prodigious work over two decades, to hear her views on the issues facing women as agents of social change, and to be taken to the cutting edge of current debates on sexual politics.

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Several essays concern Hite s new feminist methodology, which emphasizes the representation of individual women s voices within the context of an academic report, rather than reliance on generalized and misleading statistics. . . . This revolutionary approach has been consistently praised by other feminists as lending credence to women s own experience. Libby Brooks, Amazon: "The Oxford Women s Magazine"" Shere Hite is undoubtedly one of the most influential women of the twentieth century. Both a cultural historian and a maker of history in her own right, Ms. Hite has been at the fore- front of the debate on sexual politics for close to two decades. Jennifer Gonnerman, Corridor: "The Cambridge Feminist Review"" At a time when the experts on sex are heard from more often than ordinary people, Shere Hite performs a public service by bringing us the voices of everyday women and men, as they speak frankly and painfully of their struggles with sexuality, love and identity. Susan Faludi" Shere Hite is herself a revolutionary agent of change, giving voice to the unheard and sound to what was once unsayable. Her pioneering work on sexuality, friendship and love continues to challenge gender stereotypes and expand the meaning of human. Barbara Ehrenreich" "Shere Hite is undoubtedly one of the most influential women of the twentieth century. Both a cultural historian and a maker of history in her own right, Ms. Hite has been at the fore- front of the debate on sexual politics for close to two decades."--Jennifer Gonnerman, Corridor: "The Cambridge Feminist Review" "At a time when the 'experts' on sex are heard from more often than ordinary people, Shere Hite performs a public service by bringing us the voices of everyday women and men, as they speak frankly and painfully of their struggles with sexuality, love and identity."--Susan Faludi "Several essays concern Hite's new feminist methodology, which emphasizes the representation of individual women's voices within the context of an academic report, rather than reliance on generalized and misleading statistics. . . . This revolutionary approach has been consistently praised by other feminists as lending credence to women's own experience."--Libby Brooks, Amazon: "The Oxford Women's Magazine " "Shere Hite is herself a revolutionary agent of change, giving voice to the unheard and sound to what was once unsayable. Her pioneering work on sexuality, friendship and love continues to challenge gender stereotypes--and expand the meaning of 'human.'"--Barbara EhrenreichRead more...